Who is this course designed for?

It is built for DevOps engineers, cloud architects, platform engineers, system administrators, and developers. Enterprise teams often enroll cross-functional groups together so everyone operates from the same deployment foundation.

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Most courses focus on a single tool. This one covers the full stack: Docker, Kubernetes, Docker Compose, etc. in a single structured path. That end-to-end coverage is what sets it apart from narrower alternatives.

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Container and Container Orchestration Fundamentals

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Container and Container Orchestration Fundamentals

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7 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

43 reviews

Beginner level

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5 hours to complete

What you'll learn

Understand containers and microservices architecture
Understand Docker architecture, setup, and real-world use cases
Learn container orchestration with Docker Swarm and Kubernetes
Gain hands-on experience with Docker, Docker Compose, and container deployment

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There are 7 modules in this course

Containers break in production when teams build without a system. This course gives your team that system.

It covers Docker, Kubernetes, Docker Compose: all in one path. Here is what your team will build: • Docker Image & Container Operations Build and run Docker containers. Manage images, volumes, and networking across the full container lifecycle. • Kubernetes Cluster Deployment & Scaling Deploy on Kubernetes using pods, services, & deployments. Scale and evaluate cluster architecture for production. • Multi-Container Management with Docker Compose Orchestrate multi-container applications with Docker Compose. Manage service dependencies, networking, and persistent storage. Ideal for DevOps engineers, system administrators, cloud architects, platform engineers, and developers with foundational Linux experience. LearnKartS has built 160+ courses that have shaped 215,000+ careers on Coursera. Build container-ready expertise for your team now.

Discover why containers are essential in modern application development and explore Docker architecture, components, and how containers differ from virtual machines. Learn to install Docker on AWS and local environments, and run your first container.

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5 videos1 assignment2 plugins

5 videosTotal 24 minutes

Why Containers Are Needed4 minutes
Introduction to Containers and Docker 5 minutes
Demo: How to Install and Verify Docker on AWS Cloud Platform5 minutes
Docker Architecture and Core Components6 minutes
Demo: Run and Manage Your First Container hello-world4 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 10 minutes

Knowledge Check: Docker and Container Fundamentals10 minutes

2 pluginsTotal 10 minutes

Differentiate Containers and Virtual Machines5 minutes
How to Install Docker on local VM5 minutes

Explore Docker images, layers, tags, Docker Hub, and container registries to understand how applications are packaged. Learn to create customized container images using Dockerfiles and optimize image builds for efficiency.

What's included

6 videos1 assignment1 plugin

6 videosTotal 33 minutes

Why do we need container images?4 minutes
Understanding Images, Layers, and Tags5 minutes
Demo: How to Run a Container Using a Docker Hub Image6 minutes
What are Dockerfile Instructions and Build Context5 minutes
Demo: How to Create a Customized Container Image Using a Dockerfile5 minutes
Demo: How to Optimize Image Builds9 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 10 minutes

Knowledge Check: Docker Images and Dockerfiles10 minutes

1 pluginTotal 5 minutes

Docker Hub and Container Registries5 minutes

Understand container lifecycle stages and learn to create, start, stop, restart, and remove containers. Develop practical skills in inspecting containers, analyzing logs, executing commands, and troubleshooting issues.

What's included

5 videos1 assignment

5 videosTotal 25 minutes

Why Container Lifecycle Management Matters3 minutes
Understanding Container States and Lifecycle5 minutes
Demo: How to Create, Start, Stop, Restart, and Remove Containers6 minutes
Inspecting, Logging, and Executing Inside Containers4 minutes
Demo: How to Troubleshoot a Running Container8 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 10 minutes

Knowledge Check: Container Lifecycle and Management10 minutes

Learn to configure containers using environment variables, port mappings, and Docker networks for effective communication. Explore volumes, bind mounts, and persistent storage to manage and share application data.

What's included

7 videos1 assignment

7 videosTotal 39 minutes

Why Containers Need Configuration, Storage, and Networking2 minutes
What are Environment Variables, Ports, and Runtime Configuration6 minutes
Demo: How to Configure Environment Variables and Port Mappings7 minutes
What Are Docker Networks and Container Communication?5 minutes
Demo: How to Connect Containers Using a Docker Network7 minutes
What are Volumes, Bind Mounts, and Persistent Data5 minutes
Demo: How to Persist and Share Container Data7 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 10 minutes

Knowledge Check: Storage, Configuration, and Networking10 minutes

Discover how Docker Compose simplifies the deployment and management of applications that use multiple containers. Learn to create Compose files, run interconnected services, and troubleshoot multi-container applications.

What's included

4 videos1 assignment1 plugin

4 videosTotal 27 minutes

Why Multi-Container Applications Need Coordination2 minutes
Understanding Docker Compose and the Compose File5 minutes
Demo: How to Create and Run a Multi-Container Application8 minutes
Demo: Operate and Troubleshoot a Compose Application12 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 10 minutes

Knowledge Check: Docker Compose10 minutes

1 pluginTotal 5 minutes

Cheat Sheet:Docker Compose Commands and Configuration5 minutes

Understand why container orchestration is needed and explore core concepts, platforms, and cluster-based application management. Discover how orchestration helps manage workloads, support scalability, and maintain application availability.

What's included

3 videos1 assignment1 plugin

Reinforce your understanding of Docker, container management, networking, storage, Docker Compose, and orchestration concepts.

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1 reading1 assignment1 plugin

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Frequently asked questions

A good understanding of Linux is required. No prior Docker or Kubernetes experience is needed: the course builds skills progressively from container fundamentals to Kubernetes orchestration and production monitoring.

It is practical throughout. You work hands-on with Docker containers, deploy applications on Kubernetes clusters and configure Docker Compose for multi-container setups. Every concept is applied, not just explained.

Yes, and this course shows you exactly how. Containers use fewer resources, eliminate environment mismatches, and allow teams to deploy faster. The course covers when and how to make that transition without disrupting existing infrastructure.

To access course materials, assignments, and earn a Certificate, you'll need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. Eligible learners may also have the option to start with a Free Trial. Some courses may also offer a Full Course, No Certificate option. This lets you access course materials, submit required assessments, and receive a final grade, but you won't be able to earn or purchase a Certificate.

Container and Container Orchestration Fundamentals

Container and Container Orchestration Fundamentals

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Tools you'll learn

Details to know

See how employees at top companies are mastering in-demand skills

Build your subject-matter expertise

There are 7 modules in this course

Docker and Container Fundamentals

What's included

Docker Images and Dockerfiles

What's included

Container Lifecycle and Management

What's included

Container Storage, Configuration, and Networking

What's included

Multi-Container Applications with Docker Compose

What's included

Container Orchestration Fundamentals

What's included

Wrap up & Next Step

What's included

Earn a career certificate

Instructor

Offered by

Explore more from Cloud Computing

Docker Compose and Container Orchestration

Containerization and Kubernetes for DevOps

Build and Orchestrate Applications with Docker

Container Creation and Orchestration Basics

Why people choose Coursera for their career

Felipe M.

Jennifer J.

Larry W.

Chaitanya A.

Learner reviews

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